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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.36, 11,005.56 and 2,142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.36, 11,005.56 and 2,142.80 is: 3,214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.36 : 11,005.56 = 2,142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.36/11,005.56 = 2,142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.36x = 11,005.56 × 2,142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.36x = 23,582,713.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,582,713.97/7,337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.06

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